]]>13:52nofullThe Risks to Trump's Unconventional Approach to Tariffs, North Korea Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:49:18 +0000CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson and defense reporter John M. Donnelly spell out the risks posed by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and his agreement to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.]]>CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson and defense reporter John M. Donnelly spell out the risks posed by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and his agreement to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.]]>19:47noiran,nuclear,trade,eu,defense,trump,northkorea,tradewar,trafficsfullRussia Meddles, Trump Fiddles, Midterms in PerilFri, 02 Mar 2018 16:47:00 +0000

Adm. Michael Rogers, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week that the Defense Department believes Russia will target state election systems, which tally the votes, during the 2018 election. But CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam says that neither Congress, nor the Trump administration, has done anything to help states shore up their defenses.

]]>16:35norussia,trump,midterms,bots,muller,meddlingfullA Twist in the Gun Control DebateFri, 23 Feb 2018 19:43:00 +0000Avery Gardiner, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, wants Congress to toughen background checks, but not if it also means shielding more gun sellers from liability lawsuits.

]]>Avery Gardiner, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, wants Congress to toughen background checks, but not if it also means shielding more gun sellers from liability lawsuits.

]]>18:36noshawn,gun,control,violence,congress,avery,gardiner,zeller,cqfullPentagon Aims at Russia, China With Big Budget BoostFri, 16 Feb 2018 19:10:12 +0000Congress' budget deal gives the Pentagon the money it says it needs to deter the world's other great powers. CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger and Mandy Smithberger of the Project on Government Oversight discuss lawmakers' reasoning in approving the funds.

]]>15:00noarmy,navy,china,russia,afghanistan,defense,pentagon,airforcefull The GOP's Fiscally Toxic Combo Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:30:24 +0000Bob Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that encourages fiscal responsibility in Washington, explains how Congress' adoption of the deficit-busting budget deal could affect the overall economy and why cutting entitlements may pose a problem for the GOP.]]>07:42nofullRoadblocks to Rebuilding America's Roads and BridgesFri, 02 Feb 2018 19:05:50 +0000President Trump says he wants a $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but differences over how to pay for it could prevent his ambitious plan from getting off the ground. CQ transportation reporter Jacob Fischler and budget editor Peter Cohn explain.]]>President Trump says he wants a $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but differences over how to pay for it could prevent his ambitious plan from getting off the ground. CQ transportation reporter Jacob Fischler and budget editor Peter Cohn explain.]]>14:37nocars,trucks,roads,bridges,infrastructure,tax,tollfullTrump's Tangled War on TradeFri, 26 Jan 2018 19:31:15 +0000CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson looks at whether President Donald Trump will impose more tariffs and withdraw from more international trade agreements in 2018, or pursue a more moderate path.]]>CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson looks at whether President Donald Trump will impose more tariffs and withdraw from more international trade agreements in 2018, or pursue a more moderate path.]]>15:12noagriculture,mexico,canada,trade,solar,asia,whirlpool,nafta,tpp,trumpmfullSurveillance Is BackFri, 19 Jan 2018 15:04:04 +0000Congress disregarded concerns about government surveillance of Americans and on Jan. 18 reauthorized a controversial anti-terrorism law. CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how the security hawks beat the civil libertarians — energized by the 2013 revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.]]>15:02noterrorism,security,congress,surveillance,nsa,snowden,cybersecurityfullImmigration ImbroglioFri, 12 Jan 2018 19:45:57 +0000CQ immigration reporters Camila DeChalus and Dean DeChiaro dig into the complications of finding an agreement to safeguard immigrants with special protections while funding a border wall demanded by the Trump administration.]]>17:22noice,wall,immigration,haiti,border,dreamers,tps,deportations,dacafullThe Senate GOP's Math ProblemFri, 05 Jan 2018 15:00:00 +0000

The Week Ahead Podcast is now CQ on Congress. New look but same great show.

CQ Senate reporter, Niels Lesniewski, says the Senate Republican majority, now just one seat, will struggle to pass legislation and confirm judges in 2018.

]]>17:53nofullOpportunity to Flip Congress?Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:00:00 +0000Roll Call political reporters Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé dissect the political landscape in 2018 when all 435 House seats and 34 in the Senate are up for grabs.]]>Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé dissect the political landscape in 2018 when all 435 House seats and 34 in the Senate are up for grabs.]]>15:42nofullWhy Net Neutrality Isn't Dead YetFri, 15 Dec 2017 19:42:25 +0000Internet service providers say they'd like Congress to pass a law mandating net neutrality now that the Federal Communications Commission has rescinded the rule requiring them to abide by it. But the providers also want Congress to exempt them from broader FCC regulation, says Rick Boucher, a former Democratic representative who now works for the industry. CQ reporter Alan Ota says such a measure faces a tough road on Capitol Hill.]]>Internet service providers say they'd like Congress to pass a law mandating net neutrality now that the Federal Communications Commission has rescinded the rule requiring them to abide by it. But the providers also want Congress to exempt them from broader FCC regulation, says Rick Boucher, a former Democratic representative who now works for the industry. CQ reporter Alan Ota says such a measure faces a tough road on Capitol Hill.]]>17:14nofull Tax Bill Would Cost Charities BillionsFri, 08 Dec 2017 19:35:35 +0000Jamie Tucker of Independent Sector, which represents charities from The Red Cross to the Salvation Army, says the GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by as much as $20 billion and force charities to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees.]]>Jamie Tucker of Independent Sector, which represents charities from The Red Cross to the Salvation Army, says the GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by as much as $20 billion and force charities to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees.]]>15:17nofullThe Consequences of Dismantling America's Diplomatic CorpsFri, 01 Dec 2017 21:27:39 +0000

CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and defense editor Patrick B. Pexton discuss the turmoil at the State Department and what Congress can do about it.

]]>16:32nofullTax Bills Stir Anxiety in Largest Generation - MillennialsFri, 24 Nov 2017 15:00:00 +0000Millennials are the largest living generation and are just starting their careers, so the GOP's tax plan would affect them all of their working lives. They're concerned about the proposed changes to the tax treatment of housing, education, healthcare and income, says CQ reporter Laura Weiss. ]]>Millennials are the largest living generation and are just starting their careers, so the GOP's tax plan would affect them all of their working lives. They're concerned about the proposed changes to the tax treatment of housing, education, healthcare and income, says CQ reporter Laura Weiss. ]]>13:04nofull Trip Wires Await the GOP Tax ProposalsFri, 17 Nov 2017 20:36:36 +0000

Roll Call reporters Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski, who cover the House and Senate, walk us through the hurdles that Republicans have to overcome to pass the legislation.

]]>17:22nofullWhat Businesses Have to Gain From the Tax OverhaulFri, 10 Nov 2017 21:33:00 +0000Rachelle Bernstein of the National Retail Federation and a long time voice on tax policy around Capitol Hill explains what businesses, large and small, are looking for in the tax overhaul and the lessons learned from the Bush-era tax cuts. ]]>Rachelle Bernstein of the National Retail Federation and a long time voice on tax policy around Capitol Hill explains what businesses, large and small, are looking for in the tax overhaul and the lessons learned from the Bush-era tax cuts. ]]>16:42nofull The GOP Tax Plan UnpackedFri, 03 Nov 2017 19:06:38 +0000In a special episode of The Week Ahead and Budget Tracker Extra podcasts, CQ journalists Shawn Zeller, David Lerman and Peter Cohn take a deep dive into the new tax bill and explain what it would mean for corporations, small businesses and individuals.]]>In a special episode of The Week Ahead and Budget Tracker Extra podcasts, CQ journalists Shawn Zeller, David Lerman and Peter Cohn take a deep dive into the new tax bill and explain what it would mean for corporations, small businesses and individuals.]]>18:03nofull Congress Aims to Rein In Government SnoopsFri, 27 Oct 2017 18:48:53 +0000

A bipartisan cast of lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Wyden, plan to curtail the government's surveillance powers that must be renewed by the end of the year, says CQ intelligence reporter Gopal Ratnam.

]]>CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Kelsey Davenport of the Arms Control Association explain why Congress is in no rush to change the Iran nuclear deal. And CQ defense reporter John M. Donnelly argues the Pentagon does not necessarily need more money to prevent deadly accidents.

]]>20:32nomilitary,iran,army,navy,pentagon,airforce,northkoreafullTrump Upends Obamacare Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:16:34 +0000Foiled in Congress, President Donald Trump made far-reaching changes to the 2010 health care law that could make insurance more affordable for some, while dramatically raising costs for others, says CQ Health Editor Rebecca Adams. She explains how Trump's moves could affect the insurance marketplace.]]>Foiled in Congress, President Donald Trump made far-reaching changes to the 2010 health care law that could make insurance more affordable for some, while dramatically raising costs for others, says CQ Health Editor Rebecca Adams. She explains how Trump's moves could affect the insurance marketplace.]]>15:29nofull The Trump Doctrine on Foreign PolicyFri, 06 Oct 2017 18:54:08 +0000Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what's at stake at a time when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's future is also uncertain.]]>Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what's at stake at a time when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's future is also uncertain.]]>18:06nofullHigh Court to Weigh In on Gay Rights, Redistricting and Immigration Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:52:11 +0000CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger drills down on the cases before the Supreme Court this new term and the justices who may tip the scales.]]>CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger drills down on the cases before the Supreme Court this new term and the justices who may tip the scales.]]>16:25noelections,lgbt,immigration,redistricting,scotusfullLatest Obamacare Repeal Bill UnravelsFri, 22 Sep 2017 21:34:56 +0000Sen. John McCain's opposition to the latest Republican bill to repeal Obamacare may well kill it, says Roll Call Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski. CQ health reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains what's in the bill.]]>Sen. John McCain's opposition to the latest Republican bill to repeal Obamacare may well kill it, says Roll Call Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski. CQ health reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains what's in the bill.]]>16:57nomccain,repeal,obamacarefullTrump's Immigration Reversal Risks GOP RevoltFri, 15 Sep 2017 21:40:35 +0000CQ immigration editor Catalina Camia explains why President Trump and Democrats are working on a deal to help 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants stay in the country, and why that angers many of Trump's biggest Republican supporters.]]>CQ immigration editor Catalina Camia explains why President Trump and Democrats are working on a deal to help 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants stay in the country, and why that angers many of Trump's biggest Republican supporters.]]>17:18noimmigration,undocumented,dacafullNew Capitol Hill TrifectaFri, 08 Sep 2017 18:44:57 +0000CQ's budget editor David Lerman and Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski explain the policy and political impact of the deal struck between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders to resolve several thorny government spending issues simultaneously.]]>CQ's budget editor David Lerman and Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski explain the policy and political impact of the deal struck between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders to resolve several thorny government spending issues simultaneously.]]>18:36nodebt,tax,trump,democratsfullTrump Agenda Rests on Tax OverhaulFri, 01 Sep 2017 13:47:15 +0000President Donald Trump will meet with top House and Senate leaders after Labor Day in an effort to reach consensus on tax legislation. After a bruising defeat on health care, he’s counting on a tax bill to revive his presidency.]]>President Donald Trump will meet with top House and Senate leaders after Labor Day in an effort to reach consensus on tax legislation. After a bruising defeat on health care, he’s counting on a tax bill to revive his presidency.]]>15:08nodonald,house,white,maga,taxes,tax,trump,congress,overhaulfullPodcast: Trump Upends Congress’ Fall AgendaFri, 25 Aug 2017 17:27:12 +0000President Trump’s speech in Phoenix on August 22, in which he threatened a government shutdown and criticized Republican lawmakers, isn’t going to help Congress, which has struggled to pass legislation, get back on track in September. Lindsey McPherson, who covers the House for Roll Call, explains how Trump complicated matters.]]>President Trump’s speech in Phoenix on August 22, in which he threatened a government shutdown and criticized Republican lawmakers, isn’t going to help Congress, which has struggled to pass legislation, get back on track in September. Lindsey McPherson, who covers the House for Roll Call, explains how Trump complicated matters.]]>13:02nopaul,house,senate,ryan,mcconnell,reform,tax,budget,trump,congress,mitch,shutdownfullU.S, Mexico and Canada Start Work on the Trade Deal That Trump Put at Center of His CampaignFri, 18 Aug 2017 17:49:52 +0000The U.S., Mexico and Canada started renegotiating the trade deal that candidate Donald Trump said had to be torn up or renegotiated. Lawmakers want him to first do no harm.]]>The U.S., Mexico and Canada started renegotiating the trade deal that candidate Donald Trump said had to be torn up or renegotiated. Lawmakers want him to first do no harm.]]>15:47nodonald,mexico,china,president,trump,congress,naftafull Why You Shouldn’t Be Alarmed Over North Korea...Yet Fri, 11 Aug 2017 18:04:58 +0000President Trump’s fiery rhetoric over North Korea’s nuclear program should not be taken seriously just yet, says CQ Roll Call’s foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald, adding that Congress may take further action against Pyongyang in September.]]>President Trump’s fiery rhetoric over North Korea’s nuclear program should not be taken seriously just yet, says CQ Roll Call’s foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald, adding that Congress may take further action against Pyongyang in September.]]>11:55noiran,nuclear,russia,trump,northkoreafullInside the Senate’s Struggle With CivilityThu, 03 Aug 2017 19:14:37 +0000Senators are heading home for summer break, after a health care implosion highlighted the partisan ill will that’s festered all year. Ed Pesce, who edits CQ’s Senate coverage, explains how hardline GOP procedural tactics have taken the chamber to a new low, and what could get civil deliberations back on track.]]>Senators are heading home for summer break, after a health care implosion highlighted the partisan ill will that’s festered all year. Ed Pesce, who edits CQ’s Senate coverage, explains how hardline GOP procedural tactics have taken the chamber to a new low, and what could get civil deliberations back on track.]]>14:55nofullTrump and GOP Lawmakers at OddsTrump and GOP Lawmakers at OddsFri, 28 Jul 2017 18:25:04 +0000The demise of the Republican health care bill has added to a growing list of disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, from the future of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Russia sanctions to transgender people serving in the military. Is the relationship breaking down? CQ Roll Call White House reporter John T. Bennett and Defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain.]]>The demise of the Republican health care bill has added to a growing list of disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, from the future of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Russia sanctions to transgender people serving in the military. Is the relationship breaking down? CQ Roll Call White House reporter John T. Bennett and Defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain.]]>21:53nofullOn Russia, Congress Looks at the Collusion QuestionFri, 21 Jul 2017 17:31:50 +0000Lawmakers will likely hear from three key figures in the Russia investigation next week, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Reporter Todd Ruger previews what figure to be blockbuster hearings.]]>Lawmakers will likely hear from three key figures in the Russia investigation next week, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Reporter Todd Ruger previews what figure to be blockbuster hearings.]]>12:36noHow the GOP is Shopping for Health Bill Votes Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:11:57 +0000Republican lawmakers, by keeping two Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, hope to mute Democratic arguments that their health care plan would take away benefits from the poor to help the rich, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Kerry Young and tax reporter Alan K. Ota. But that doesn't mean that the wealthy won't get their tax cuts in legislation yet to come.

]]>Republican lawmakers, by keeping two Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, hope to mute Democratic arguments that their health care plan would take away benefits from the poor to help the rich, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Kerry Young and tax reporter Alan K. Ota. But that doesn't mean that the wealthy won't get their tax cuts in legislation yet to come.

]]>16:26noCongress Has Air Traffic Control and Passenger Woes on its RadarFri, 07 Jul 2017 19:07:49 +0000Lawmakers are debating legislation that would put air traffic control into private hands, provide protections to airline passengers and regulate drones, says CQ's transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. He and transportation editor Randy Walerius explain what's at stake.]]>Lawmakers are debating legislation that would put air traffic control into private hands, provide protections to airline passengers and regulate drones, says CQ's transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. He and transportation editor Randy Walerius explain what's at stake.]]>12:28noTrump's Travel Ban Tests Family TiesFri, 30 Jun 2017 18:47:47 +0000CQ Roll Call reporters Dean DeChiaro and Gopal Ratnam explain the latest on President Donald Trump's travel ban, which went into partial effect June 29 following a Supreme Court decision. They explain who is now allowed into the United States and who is not and discuss the legal and policy debates to come.

]]>CQ Roll Call reporters Dean DeChiaro and Gopal Ratnam explain the latest on President Donald Trump's travel ban, which went into partial effect June 29 following a Supreme Court decision. They explain who is now allowed into the United States and who is not and discuss the legal and policy debates to come.

]]>17:34noObamacare in PerilFri, 23 Jun 2017 20:21:18 +0000CQ's health reporter Kerry Young and magazine editor Shawn Zeller explain the consequences of the draft health care bill crafted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who can cement his legislative legacy by slashing Medicaid — a program that helps almost 70 million people who live in or near poverty or have disabilities.]]>CQ's health reporter Kerry Young and magazine editor Shawn Zeller explain the consequences of the draft health care bill crafted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who can cement his legislative legacy by slashing Medicaid — a program that helps almost 70 million people who live in or near poverty or have disabilities.]]>19:16nosenate,insurance,poor,mcconnell,medicaid,obamacareInside the Senate’s Secret Health Care TalksFri, 16 Jun 2017 18:34:53 +0000Capping Medicaid payments is just one of several ideas Republican senators are kicking around as they struggle to fashion a health care bill to overhaul Obamacare, says CQ Roll Call health care reporter Kerry Young, who provides the latest developments.]]>Capping Medicaid payments is just one of several ideas Republican senators are kicking around as they struggle to fashion a health care bill to overhaul Obamacare, says CQ Roll Call health care reporter Kerry Young, who provides the latest developments.]]>15:22noIn Comey We Trust?Fri, 09 Jun 2017 18:27:54 +0000Lawmakers could be in for more drama in the days ahead as they are expected to question other Trump administration officials following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey on the ongoing Russia-related investigation. CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas, White House reporter John Bennett and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger explain why it all matters.]]>Lawmakers could be in for more drama in the days ahead as they are expected to question other Trump administration officials following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey on the ongoing Russia-related investigation. CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas, White House reporter John Bennett and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger explain why it all matters.]]>20:20nocia,fbi,russia,flynn,nsa,leaks,comeyComey Ready to TalkFri, 02 Jun 2017 19:00:28 +0000Ex-FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify on June 8 at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the conversations with President Donald Trump that led to his firing last month. CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas preview what Comey could say and whether it might implicate Trump in obstructing the FBI’s Russia investigation. Trump could still cite executive privilege to block Comey from appearing.]]>Ex-FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify on June 8 at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the conversations with President Donald Trump that led to his firing last month. CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas preview what Comey could say and whether it might implicate Trump in obstructing the FBI’s Russia investigation. Trump could still cite executive privilege to block Comey from appearing.]]>17:24nocia,intelligence,fbi,senate,russia,justice,trump,doj,classified,comeyTrump Budget a Shock to Farmers, Needy and Environment Fri, 26 May 2017 16:52:44 +0000President Donald Trump's first budget calls for mammoth cuts to programs that benefit everyone from farmers to the poor to offset a boost to the Pentagon. Even Red State Trump supporters aren’t spared, say CQ Roll Call’s agriculture reporter Ellyn Ferguson and environmental reporter Elvina Nawaguna.]]>President Donald Trump's first budget calls for mammoth cuts to programs that benefit everyone from farmers to the poor to offset a boost to the Pentagon. Even Red State Trump supporters aren’t spared, say CQ Roll Call’s agriculture reporter Ellyn Ferguson and environmental reporter Elvina Nawaguna.]]>15:57noA Special Counsel for Russia Fri, 19 May 2017 18:59:40 +0000Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is now leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the special counsel's work will likely eclipse four concurrent congressional investigations, says CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger and Niels Lesniewski. They provide the latest political and legal developments on the rapidly expanding probe.]]>Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is now leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the special counsel's work will likely eclipse four concurrent congressional investigations, says CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger and Niels Lesniewski. They provide the latest political and legal developments on the rapidly expanding probe. ]]>17:44nofbi,russia,trumpAll the Russia Probes Dogging the President Fri, 12 May 2017 18:04:17 +0000Congressional investigations, as well as the FBI's, into Russian interference in the 2016 election are ongoing, but what will happen to them now that President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey? CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas examine the dynamics on Capitol Hill and at the Justice Department.]]>Congressional investigations, as well as the FBI's, into Russian interference in the 2016 election are ongoing, but what will happen to them now that President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey? CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas examine the dynamics on Capitol Hill and at the Justice Department.]]>16:48nofbi,trump,coverup,investigation,watergate,comeyVexed by North KoreaFri, 05 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000Plans to confront the nuclear threat from North Korea include building a missile defense system in Hawaii, say CQ Roll Call's defense reporters Megan Scully and Rachel Oswald. The two reporters take a deep dive into the vexing issue and the geopolitical considerations that U.S. officials are weighing, including setting aside concerns about China's trade deficit.]]>Plans to confront the nuclear threat from North Korea include building a missile defense system in Hawaii, say CQ Roll Call's defense reporters Megan Scully and Rachel Oswald. The two reporters take a deep dive into the vexing issue and the geopolitical considerations that U.S. officials are weighing, including setting aside concerns about China's trade deficit.]]>14:25nojapan,china,hawaii,guam,missiles,dprk,northkorea,pyongyang,southkoreaAnother Attempt to Undo Obamacare, Another Set of ProblemsFri, 28 Apr 2017 19:10:16 +0000The new effort by Republicans to repeal and replace Obamacarehelped secure conservative votes, says CQ Roll Call health editor Rebecca Adams, but it raises new issues for moderates: Of particular concern for many lawmakers is thatit could allow states to permitinsurers to sock people who have pre-existing conditions with huge premium increases.]]>The new effort by Republicans to repeal and replace Obamacare helped secure conservative votes, says CQ Roll Call health editor Rebecca Adams, but it raises new issues for moderates: Of particular concern for many lawmakers is that it could allow states to permit insurers to sock people who have pre-existing conditions with huge premium increases.]]>10:13noThe Long Road Ahead to Fixing America’s Transportation SystemFri, 21 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000President Donald Trump wants to invest $1 trillion into the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels and airports,as well as into drinking water, electric and telecommunications systems,says CQ Roll Call’s transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. But the hurdle to that ambitious agenda is finding the money. Fischler and transportation editor Randy Walerius discuss what role Congress could play in the plan. ]]>President Donald Trump wants to invest $1 trillion into the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels and airports, as well as into drinking water, electric and telecommunications systems, says CQ Roll Call’s transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. But the hurdle to that ambitious agenda is finding the money. Fischler and transportation editor Randy Walerius discuss what role Congress could play in the plan. ]]>09:12noconstruction,transportation,bridges,infrastructure,airportsDemocrats Turning Up the Heat to Flip a Georgia DistrictFri, 14 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

This could be the Democrats best chance, says CQ Roll Call reporters Simone Pathé and Greg Tourial, to flip Georgia's 6th District, where Republicans are scrambling to stop Democrat Jon Ossoff from winning in an April 18 all-party primary. @ossoff#FlipThe6th

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This could be the Democrats best chance, says CQ Roll Call reporters Simone Pathé and Greg Tourial, to flip Georgia's 6th District, where Republicans are scrambling to stop Democrat Jon Ossoff from winning in an April 18 all-party primary. @ossoff#FlipThe6th

]]>14:28nogeorgia,congress,election,democrats,ossoff,flipthe6th,alyssamilanoWhy Trump is Slow-Walking His Trade PolicyFri, 07 Apr 2017 20:06:48 +0000President Donald Trump is taking his time reshaping his trade policies, says CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson. She provides valuable insight on where things stand with the president's campaign pledges to rip up NAFTA and officially label China as a currency manipulator - neither of which has happened.

]]>President Donald Trump is taking his time reshaping his trade policies, says CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson. She provides valuable insight on where things stand with the president's campaign pledges to rip up NAFTA and officially label China as a currency manipulator - neither of which has happened.

]]>14:45nomexico,computers,trade,china,currency,wto,steel,nafta,soybeans,ustrWhy You Shouldn't Count On the Trump Tax CutsFri, 31 Mar 2017 17:20:07 +0000President Trump has promised big tax cuts but as CQ Roll Call's tax editor Catalina Camia explains a tangled web of interests and Republican disunity in Congress could spoil efforts for the first major tax legislation in 30 years.

]]>President Trump has promised big tax cuts but as CQ Roll Call's tax editor Catalina Camia explains a tangled web of interests and Republican disunity in Congress could spoil efforts for the first major tax legislation in 30 years. ]]>13:31noreagan,republicans,taxes,tax,trump,taxreform,taxcutsBorder Wall Design Begins and Guess Who Is Paying? Not Mexico. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:39:19 +0000Catch-up here on what is happening with President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown and plan to build a border wall, including its price tag. The project will involve taking private property and at least $15 billion taxpayer dollars, says CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Gopal Ratnam. The wall was a cornerstone of Trump’s agenda, but some of his campaign promises on immigration have yet to be realized, adds immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro.

]]>Catch-up here on what is happening with President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown and plan to build a border wall, including its price tag. The project will involve taking private property and at least $15 billion taxpayer dollars, says CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Gopal Ratnam. The wall was a cornerstone of Trump’s agenda, but some of his campaign promises on immigration have yet to be realized, adds immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro.

]]>14:48noice,mexico,security,immigration,budget,border,thewall,southernborderHouse Russia Inquiry Goes Public With FBI, NSAFri, 17 Mar 2017 19:01:56 +0000In a highly anticipated hearing, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's election meddling makes its public debut with lawmakers set to press the directors of the FBI and the NSA about the Kremlin's interference operation and potential ties with the Trump campaign, says CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas. Listen in for details.]]>In a highly anticipated hearing, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's election meddling makes its public debut with lawmakers set to press the directors of the FBI and the NSA about the Kremlin's interference operation and potential ties with the Trump campaign, says CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas. Listen in for details.]]>16:03nohouse,cia,hacking,fbi,russia,clinton,intel,trump,nsaGOP's Achilles' Heel: MedicaidFri, 10 Mar 2017 21:28:50 +0000As Republicans push full steam ahead with repealing and replacing Obamacare, cuts in Medicaid may become an issue that could not only further divide the party but can have severe consequences for state budgets and recipients, says CQ Roll Call's health reporter Joe P. Williams. He also takes us to the first marathon hearing on the GOP's health care bill and why it could be a dress rehearsal of what's to come. ]]>As Republicans push full steam ahead with repealing and replacing Obamacare, cuts in Medicaid may become an issue that could not only further divide the party but can have severe consequences for state budgets and recipients, says CQ Roll Call's health reporter Joe P. Williams. He also takes us to the first marathon hearing on the GOP's health care bill and why it could be a dress rehearsal of what's to come. ]]>15:01nohealthcare,gop,medicaid,obamacare,cbo FCC Moves to Weaken Internet Privacy SafeguardsFri, 03 Mar 2017 17:04:59 +0000CQ Roll Call's privacy reporter Paul Merrion explains why the Republican-led Federal Communications Commission is moving to dismantle broadband privacy protections set up by the Obama administration.

Those safeguards were designed to prevent hackers from accessing users’ data. The FCC will reconsider the broader rule that also requires internet service providers such as Comcast to get permission from customers before selling information about their online activity to advertisers. The move, some fear, could lead the agency to undo aspects of net neutrality that prevents broadband providers from treating web content differently.

Those safeguards were designed to prevent hackers from accessing users’ data. The FCC will reconsider the broader rule that also requires internet service providers such as Comcast to get permission from customers before selling information about their online activity to advertisers. The move, some fear, could lead the agency to undo aspects of net neutrality that prevents broadband providers from treating web content differently.

]]>11:24nointernet,online,technology,marketing,data,hacking,privacy,comcast,fcc,netneutralityThe Washington Establishment Awaits, Anxiously, Trump’s First Address to CongressFri, 24 Feb 2017 20:27:43 +0000President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 and no one knows what to expect from this most unpredictable of presidents. It’s another episode in the Washington reality show that is Trump’s presidency and representatives and senators are extras, perhaps against their will, in the drama. CQ Roll Call’s White House reporter John T. Bennett went to Capitol Hill to take their temperature.

]]>President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 and no one knows what to expect from this most unpredictable of presidents. It’s another episode in the Washington reality show that is Trump’s presidency and representatives and senators are extras, perhaps against their will, in the drama. CQ Roll Call’s White House reporter John T. Bennett went to Capitol Hill to take their temperature.

]]>17:22nodonald,house,dc,senate,president,washington,trump,address,whitehouseThe New Liberal Tea Party and What it Can Learn From its FoesFri, 17 Feb 2017 19:02:43 +0000Democrats and liberals hoping to build a movement against the policies of President Donald Trump should take a page out of the Tea Party's 2010 movement and focus on "policies that build power," says Vanessa Williamson, the co-author of the 2012 book The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism.

Like the tea party in 2010, anti-Trump activists plan to storm lawmakers’ offices and town hall meetings during Congress’ President’s Day recess and Williamson explains what it means for politics and for governance on Capitol Hill.

]]>Democrats and liberals hoping to build a movement against the policies of President Donald Trump should take a page out of the Tea Party's 2010 movement and focus on "policies that build power," says Vanessa Williamson, the co-author of the 2012 book The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism.

Like the tea party in 2010, anti-Trump activists plan to storm lawmakers’ offices and town hall meetings during Congress’ President’s Day recess and Williamson explains what it means for politics and for governance on Capitol Hill.

]]>14:08noelections,liberal,conservatives,trump,democrats,gop,resist,teaparty,indivisibleThe Public Education of Betsy DeVosFri, 10 Feb 2017 19:19:40 +0000After a bruising Senate confirmation process, Betsy DeVos is now Education Department chief. But she still has a lot of distrust to overcome, says CQ Roll Call’s education reporter Emily Wilkins. Even so, she's poised to influence how Congress and America view one of the pillars of American life – public schools.]]>After a bruising Senate confirmation process, Betsy DeVos is now Education Department chief. But she still has a lot of distrust to overcome, says CQ Roll Call’s education reporter Emily Wilkins. Even so, she's poised to influence how Congress and America view one of the pillars of American life – public schools.]]>12:43noeducation,schools,charter,nea,voucher,devos,schoolchoiceHow Trump and His Supreme Court Pick Could Clash Over ReligionFri, 03 Feb 2017 18:48:04 +0000Based on federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch’s previous rulings in religious cases, President Donald Trump could find himself at odds with his Supreme Court nominee over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants from countries that are mostly Muslim, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger.

]]>Based on federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch’s previous rulings in religious cases, President Donald Trump could find himself at odds with his Supreme Court nominee over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants from countries that are mostly Muslim, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger.

]]>12:56nowomen,religion,islam,christian,lgbt,muslim,abortion,scotus,highcourt,roevswadeThe Prickly Road Ahead for Repealing ObamacareFri, 27 Jan 2017 18:30:59 +0000CQ Roll Call Health reporter Joe Williams brings us up to speed on the developments of Republican efforts to decimate Obamacare, what came out of the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia and whether President Donald Trump’s symbolic executive order makes any difference.]]>CQ Roll Call Health reporter Joe Williams brings us up to speed on the developments of Republican efforts to decimate Obamacare, what came out of the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia and whether President Donald Trump’s symbolic executive order makes any difference.]]>11:22nohealthcare,medicare,trump,replace,gop,medicaid,repeal,obamacareNAFTA, Consumer Regulations on Trump's Undo List Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:04:15 +0000

President Donald Trump is likely to use executive orders to address Obama administration regulations and long-standing concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, says CQ Roll Call's Trade Reporter Ellyn Ferguson. Amit Narang, with the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, talks about what his group and others will do to challenge Trump's orders, particularly ones involving financial regulations.

]]>13:57notrade,banks,trump,consumers,congress,nafta,cfpb,executiveactionsSpooked by RussiaFri, 13 Jan 2017 22:05:42 +0000CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas separates fact from fiction on all the Russia-related reports that have thrown the nation’s capital into a tizzy. ]]>CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas separates fact from fiction on all the Russia-related reports that have thrown the nation’s capital into a tizzy. ]]>09:06nocia,hacking,intelligence,fbi,spies,russia,propaganda,trump,kremlin,kompromatCongress Set to Revoke Last-Minute Obama Regulations ... But There's a RiskFri, 13 Jan 2017 16:02:07 +0000CQ Roll Call's Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski walks us through how the GOP-controlled Congress can roll out the Congressional Review Act to rescind some of President Barack Obama’s last-minute regulations.]]>CQ Roll Call's Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski walks us through how the GOP-controlled Congress can roll out the Congressional Review Act to rescind some of President Barack Obama’s last-minute regulations.]]>09:01noenergy,environment,climate,labor,obama,regulations,trump,congress,executiveorderSteps to Repealing Obamacare and the Republican Stragglers ​Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:39:17 +0000CQ Roll Call's resident budget guru Paul Krawzak spells out the steps Republicans will take to achieve a repeal of Obamacare. The fast-track approach, however, is facing resistance within the GOP, says Health reporter Erin Mershon.]]>CQ Roll Call's resident budget guru Paul Krawzak spells out the steps Republicans will take to achieve a repeal of Obamacare. The fast-track approach, however, is facing resistance within the GOP, says Health reporter Erin Mershon.]]>16:27nohealth,insurance,budget,reconciliation,repeal,obamacare,premiumsGOP’s Ethics Debacle Could Keep Focus on TrumpWed, 04 Jan 2017 19:58:32 +0000House Republicans’ late night, closed-door effort to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics gave Democrats a winning messaging tool, says CQ Roll Call’s Money and Politics reporter Kate Ackley. The public relations debacle also could result in keeping the spotlight on President-elect Donald Trump’s perceived conflicts of interest, adds Editor Catalina Camia. Also, did you know that the ‘drain the swamp’ phrase popularized by Trump was first used by a leading Democrat?]]>House Republicans’ late night, closed-door effort to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics gave Democrats a winning messaging tool, says CQ Roll Call’s Money and Politics reporter Kate Ackley. The public relations debacle also could result in keeping the spotlight on President-elect Donald Trump’s perceived conflicts of interest, adds Editor Catalina Camia. Also, did you know that the ‘drain the swamp’ phrase popularized by Trump was first used by a leading Democrat?]]>10:02nohouse,ethics,corruption,trump,tweeter,gop,whistleblowers,abramoff,oceSenate Hearing on Trump’s Pick for Justice Department Could Preview Supreme Court BattleFri, 16 Dec 2016 19:14:53 +0000Even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, the Senate will move forward with a hearing on Trump’s nomination of Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to head the Justice Department, which has already inspired fierce opposition and support, say CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger and Senior Political reporter Alex Roarty. Sessions’ hearing could also set the tone for Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court nomination.]]>Even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, the Senate will move forward with a hearing on Trump’s nomination of Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to head the Justice Department, which has already inspired fierce opposition and support, say CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger and Senior Political reporter Alex Roarty. Sessions’ hearing could also set the tone for Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court nomination.]]>14:34nosenate,justice,doj,supremecourt,conflictofinterestCIA Russian Hacking Assessment Roils CongressTue, 13 Dec 2016 14:42:07 +0000CQ Roll Call's National Security reporter Ryan Lucas explains how Republicans and Democrats reach sometimes conflicting conclusions about whether the Kremlin tried to throw the election to Donald Trump.]]>CQ Roll Call's National Security reporter Ryan Lucas explains how Republicans and Democrats reach sometimes conflicting conclusions about whether the Kremlin tried to throw the election to Donald Trump.]]>08:35nocia,clinton,defense,trump,cyber,cybersecurity,kremlin,homelandsecurity,2016election,russiahackRepealing Obamacare Could Undermine New Mental Health Initiative Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:08:32 +0000Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package thatwould alsooverhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll Call’s Health reporter Andrew Siddons and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim that Medicaid cuts are of particular concern.

]]>Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package that would also overhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll Call’s Health reporter Andrew Siddons and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim that Medicaid cuts are of particular concern.

Congress passed the bipartisan “21st Century Cures” bill, which would, among other things, provide extra money for brain research at the National Institutes of Health, help fight the opioid epidemic, fund Vice President Joe Biden’s ‘Moonshot’ cancer project and better integrate mental health care into standard medical practice.

]]>12:35nohealthcare,alzheimers,medicaid,nih,newjersey,obamacare,pallone,ipioidsWhy Nancy Pelosi Will Have to Put Out Fires in Her CaucusWed, 30 Nov 2016 23:08:11 +0000Shewithstooda leadership challenge,but that doesn’t mean Nancy Pelosi can coast as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Jason Dick. ]]>She withstood a leadership challenge, but that doesn’t mean Nancy Pelosi can coast as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Jason Dick. ]]>08:53nohouse,california,baltimore,democrats,nancypelosi,dalesandroPentagon Worried by Trump's Funding Request Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:39:36 +0000Congress has until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But Trump has asked that the temporary spending bill be extended to March 31, a delay that would keep government funding at current levels. That would, among other things, constrain the Pentagon, explain CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Listen to find out more.]]>Congress has until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But Trump has asked that the temporary spending bill be extended to March 31, a delay that would keep government funding at current levels. That would, among other things, constrain the Pentagon, explain CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Listen to find out more.]]>08:23nodebt,deficit,spending,funding,budget,trump,congress,pentagon,crThe GOP's Tool to Fast Track Trump’s Plans, Privatize MedicareThu, 17 Nov 2016 21:15:43 +0000Republican lawmakers could use a decades-old procedural maneuver, known as reconciliation, to bypass Democraticopposition and accelerate Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives. That could include cutting taxes, repealing parts of President Barrack Obama’s health care law, privatizing Medicareor turning Medicaid into a block grant to the states.All they would need is a simple majority vote in the Senate. CQ Magazine deputy editorShawnZeller, CQ Roll Call’s Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how it could take shape.

]]>Republican lawmakers could use a decades-old procedural maneuver, known as reconciliation, to bypass Democratic opposition and accelerate Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives. That could include cutting taxes, repealing parts of President Barrack Obama’s health care law, privatizing Medicare or turning Medicaid into a block grant to the states. All they would need is a simple majority vote in the Senate. CQ Magazine deputy editor Shawn Zeller, CQ Roll Call’s Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how it could take shape.

]]>11:41nosenate,medicare,insurance,taxes,gop,medicaid,filibuster,obamacareWhy Trump’s Drive to Replace Obamacare Faces a Bumpy RideTue, 15 Nov 2016 17:01:51 +0000With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim.]]>With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim.]]>10:33nohealth,obama,insurance,republicans,trump,democrats,obamacare,premiumsPresident-elect Trump:Now Comes the Hard PartWed, 09 Nov 2016 23:14:48 +0000President-elect Donald Trump will have to rely on some key congressional players to ease his transition into the White House, say CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Also, what went wrong for Democrats.]]>President-elect Donald Trump will have to rely on some key congressional players to ease his transition into the White House, say CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Also, what went wrong for Democrats.]]>10:18noelections,clinton,trump,congress,pence,speakerryanTrump Effect Could Be Felt Long After Election DayTue, 08 Nov 2016 15:44:38 +0000Roll Call columnists Patricia Murphy and Matt Lewis reflect on the nasty presidential campaign, how it changed some of the norms of politics and the role Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York could play as Democratic leader if Hillary Clinton wins.]]>Roll Call columnists Patricia Murphy and Matt Lewis reflect on the nasty presidential campaign, how it changed some of the norms of politics and the role Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York could play as Democratic leader if Hillary Clinton wins.]]>15:14cleanhouse,senate,clinton,trump,elections2016,senschumer Seven Cliffhanger Races That Will Decide Which Party Takes the SenateThu, 03 Nov 2016 20:15:52 +0000The outcome of tight Senate races in Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will determine which party controls the Senate, says CQ Roll Call senior political reporter Alex Roarty. Also, if Democrats pick up four seats and Hillary Clinton wins, it would make New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer the Senate majority leader, who could reach out to Republicans on issues such as immigration and an overhaul of the tax code, reports Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman.

]]>The outcome of tight Senate races in Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will determine which party controls the Senate, says CQ Roll Call senior political reporter Alex Roarty. Also, if Democrats pick up four seats and Hillary Clinton wins, it would make New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer the Senate majority leader, who could reach out to Republicans on issues such as immigration and an overhaul of the tax code, reports Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman.

CQ Roll Call's Erin Mershon goes beyond the headlines and breaks down in detail why insurance is going to cost more next year under the 2010 health care law -- and whether Congress or the next administration can step in to fix it.

]]>CQ Roll Call's Erin Mershon goes beyond the headlines and breaks down in detail why insurance is going to cost more next year under the 2010 health care law -- and whether Congress or the next administration can step in to fix it. ]]>14:26nohealth,insurance,obamacare,aca,publicoption,premiumsThe Next U.S. President's Challenges in Iraq and SyriaMon, 24 Oct 2016 16:02:09 +0000The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute. In a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s National Security reporter Ryan Lucas and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Salem explains the complications hindering stability in Iraq, including the conflict in Syria, where U.S. diplomatic efforts face challenges from an assortment of players, including Russia and Iran.]]>The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute. In a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s National Security reporter Ryan Lucas and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Salem explains the complications hindering stability in Iraq, including the conflict in Syria, where U.S. diplomatic efforts face challenges from an assortment of players, including Russia and Iran.]]>20:33noterrorism,iran,security,china,iraq,russia,clinton,syria,middleeast,kurds,sunni,defense,trump,shia,isis,mosul,aleppo,islamicstate,ustroopsWomen Could Make Up a Quarter of the Senate Next YearTue, 18 Oct 2016 22:14:23 +0000If Democratssweep on Election Day,the group of newly elected U.S. senators will be disproportionately female, better educated and not as white as thecurrent Senate, saysRoll Call senior editorDavid Hawkings. Find out who are the likely newcomers that will add a touch of diversity to the chamber that has been dominated by white, middle age or older men.

]]>If Democrats sweep on Election Day, the group of newly elected U.S. senators will be disproportionately female, better educated and not as white as the current Senate, says Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings. Find out who are the likely newcomers that will add a touch of diversity to the chamber that has been dominated by white, middle age or older men.

]]>06:09nowomen,senate,california,latino,nevada,hillaryclinton,donaldtrump,marcorubio,2016elections,royblunt,kamalaharris,tammyduckworth,tammyforil,patrickmurphyGOP Assesses Damage After Trump’s Lewd CommentsWed, 12 Oct 2016 17:37:10 +0000Republicans are polling to see if their House and Senate candidates have been tainted by Donald Trump’s crude comments about women captured on video, says CQ Roll Call’s Elections editor Nathan Gonzales. Political Reporter Simone Pathe is watching the most vulnerable House Republicans and Missouri’s Sen. Roy Blunt, whose surprisingly competitive race is trending in the wrong direction for the GOP.]]>Republicans are polling to see if their House and Senate candidates have been tainted by Donald Trump’s crude comments about women captured on video, says CQ Roll Call’s Elections editor Nathan Gonzales. Political Reporter Simone Pathe is watching the most vulnerable House Republicans and Missouri’s Sen. Roy Blunt, whose surprisingly competitive race is trending in the wrong direction for the GOP.]]>11:58noclinton,missouri,florida,trump,2016elections,royblunt,trumptapesHow Republicans Can Lose the Senate Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:26:33 +0000Get an insider’s take on the cliffhanger battles in the six states that will determine control of the Senate with Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales and representatives from two of the largest Republican and Democratic Super PACs. Ian Prior from Senate Leadership Fund and Shripal Shah from Senate Majority PAC take us behind-the-scenes in the Super PAC world and discuss their ad strategy.

]]>Get an insider’s take on the cliffhanger battles in the six states that will determine control of the Senate with Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales and representatives from two of the largest Republican and Democratic Super PACs. Ian Prior from Senate Leadership Fund and Shripal Shah from Senate Majority PAC take us behind-the-scenes in the Super PAC world and discuss their ad strategy.

]]>15:24noelections,clinton,pennsylvania,missouri,indiana,nevada,trump,newhampshire,northcarolina,superpacsThorny Issues Await a Divided Supreme Court Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:16:46 +0000The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding transgender bathroom rights, redistricting and how it affects voting and immigration law.]]>The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding transgender bathroom rights, redistricting and how it affects voting and immigration law.]]>13:35noimmigration,transgender,redistricting,scotusFlint Aid Averts Government ShutdownWed, 28 Sep 2016 23:04:08 +0000A deal to fund the government until December 9 all came down to House Republicans giving in to Democratic demands to help Flint, Michigan, address its contaminated water crisis. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget and Economy editor Jane Norman break down the late night deals and what happens after the government once again runs out of money on December 9.]]>A deal to fund the government until December 9 all came down to House Republicans giving in to Democratic demands to help Flint, Michigan, address its contaminated water crisis. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget and Economy editor Jane Norman break down the late night deals and what happens after the government once again runs out of money on December 9.]]>08:50nomichigan,spending,flint,budget,shutdown,kildee,flintwatercrisis,repdankildeeClinton, Trump Battle on Long IslandFri, 23 Sep 2016 14:12:52 +0000Jonathan Allen, Roll Call columnist and co-author ofthe New York Times best-seller HRC:State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, sets up Monday night's first presidential debate, discussing what Hillary Clinton needs to do to keep Donald Trump off balance, and what Trump must do to appear presidential.]]>Jonathan Allen, Roll Call columnist and co-author of the New York Times best-seller HRC:State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, sets up Monday night's first presidential debate, discussing what Hillary Clinton needs to do to keep Donald Trump off balance, and what Trump must do to appear presidential.]]>07:30nodebate,hillaryclinton,donaldtrump,2016elections,2016presidtialelectionGovernment Stopgap & Impeaching The Tax Guy Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:59:14 +0000With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to provide money to combat the Zika virus. They'll also have to decide whether to prevent the Oct. 1 transfer of internet functions from a U.S. group to a global body. Adding to the mix, says CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson, is an effort by conservatives to impeach the IRS chief. ]]>With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to provide money to combat the Zika virus. They'll also have to decide whether to prevent the Oct. 1 transfer of internet functions from a U.S. group to a global body. Adding to the mix, says CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson, is an effort by conservatives to impeach the IRS chief. ]]>10:17nointernet,elections,flint,irs,shutdown,floods,tedcruz,zikaGOP Tries to Defang Agency That Fined Wells FargoThu, 15 Sep 2016 19:47:46 +0000The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created after the 2008 financial crisis just fined Wells Fargo millions of dollars for creating unauthorized accounts for 1.5 million customers, but Republicans in Congress want to strip it of its powers. Listen to CQ Roll Call’s Financial Services reporter Doug Sword and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain why. ]]>The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created after the 2008 financial crisis just fined Wells Fargo millions of dollars for creating unauthorized accounts for 1.5 million customers, but Republicans in Congress want to strip it of its powers. Listen to CQ Roll Call’s Financial Services reporter Doug Sword and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain why. ]]>07:26nofinancial,regulations,banking,cfpb,elizabethwarren,wellsfargoFunding Feud, Political Plotting & Deadly DrugsFri, 09 Sep 2016 18:35:12 +0000Three weeks before the government runs out of money, Congress has two options: a three-month extension of current spending favored by most lawmakers or a six-month fix pushed by a group of House conservatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economics editor Jane Norman. Each option has political advantages and pitfalls, which CQ Roll Call’s senior editor David Hawkings spells out. On another front, soon after lawmakers passed a bill to deal with the epidemic of opioid abuse, CQ Roll Call's health reporter Andrew Siddons says they’re now confronted with the dangerous presence of lab-made synthetic drugs like fentanyl, blamed for hundreds of overdoses, including that of music icon Prince. ]]>Three weeks before the government runs out of money, Congress has two options: a three-month extension of current spending favored by most lawmakers or a six-month fix pushed by a group of House conservatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economics editor Jane Norman. Each option has political advantages and pitfalls, which CQ Roll Call’s senior editor David Hawkings spells out. On another front, soon after lawmakers passed a bill to deal with the epidemic of opioid abuse, CQ Roll Call's health reporter Andrew Siddons says they’re now confronted with the dangerous presence of lab-made synthetic drugs like fentanyl, blamed for hundreds of overdoses, including that of music icon Prince. ]]>12:36nospending,prince,defense,budget,overdose,shutdown,opioids,fentanyl,freedomcaucusSpending Fights Await Lawmakers & Anti-Establishment Fervor Doesn't Trickle Down BallotWed, 31 Aug 2016 22:12:23 +0000With little possibility of any of the 12 spending bills getting done to prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers return to consider stopgap tricks to fund the government beyond September 30. The question is for how long, says CQ Roll Call’s Ryan McCrimmon. Simone Path reports that despite the rise of anti-establishment candidates like Bernie Sanders and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, voters in primary races picked the most established of candidates, Marco Rubio and John McCain.]]>With little possibility of any of the 12 spending bills getting done to prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers return to consider stopgap tricks to fund the government beyond September 30. The question is for how long, says CQ Roll Call’s Ryan McCrimmon. Simone Path reports that despite the rise of anti-establishment candidates like Bernie Sanders and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, voters in primary races picked the most established of candidates, Marco Rubio and John McCain.]]>10:22nospending,budget,mccain,rubio,shutdown,election2016Congress' Geek Caucus Tackles Tech Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:43:20 +0000Congress is grappling with a plethora of technology-related legislation that appears to be headed nowhere fast, in part because of concerns over security and privacy. The Internet of Things Caucus hopes to provide a bridge for understanding the issues at stake when it comes to technology policy – and find areas where lawmakers can work together, says CQ Roll Call’s technology reporter Alisha Green.

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#DarrellIssa #SuzanDelBene

]]>07:32notechnology,google,apple,privacy,spectrum,encryption,darrellissa,suzandelbeneHow to Dump TrumpThu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:21 +0000Many have asked what it would take to remove Donald Trump from the GOP ticket and nominate a new presidential candidate. CQ Roll Call’s senior Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim lay out how it could be done.]]>Many have asked what it would take to remove Donald Trump from the GOP ticket and nominate a new presidential candidate. CQ Roll Call’s senior Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim lay out how it could be done.]]>06:02noarizona,elections,republican,gop,hillaryclinton,donaldtrump,2016election,nevertrump,cqrollcall,jeffflakeIs Russia Trying to Manipulate the U.S. Elections?Mon, 01 Aug 2016 22:38:22 +0000The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interestspose adilemmaforU.S.officialstasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas, political editor David Hawkings and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim unravel the web of intrigue.

]]>The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas, political editor David Hawkings and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim unravel the web of intrigue.

The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with sharp attacks against the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content officer David Ellis sums up what the water-cooler talk will be about today and what he expects of Clinton, poised to accept the Democratic nomination.

Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call:Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton joins President Barack Obama on stage after his speech to the Democratic National Convention July 27, 2016. See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/amid-tight-race-obama-passes-torch-clinton#sthash.sAaINUEk.dpuf

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The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with sharp attacks against the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content officer David Ellis sums up what the water-cooler talk will be about today and what he expects of Clinton, poised to accept the Democratic nomination.

Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call:Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton joins President Barack Obama on stage after his speech to the Democratic National Convention July 27, 2016. See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/amid-tight-race-obama-passes-torch-clinton#sthash.sAaINUEk.dpuf

]]>04:48noobama,hillaryclinton,donaldtrump,2016electionDemocrats Look to Obama to Cap Unity Bid After Historic Hillary Clinton NominationWed, 27 Jul 2016 11:32:20 +0000From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are scheduled to speak.

]]>From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are scheduled to speak.

Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday.

]]> ]]>03:58nodonald,elections,obama,hillary,clinton,bill,sanders,michelle,trump,bernie,dnc,rnc,2016,flotusHow Women Can Help Clinton Win. And It's Not What You Think.Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:14:20 +0000With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out why.

]]>With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out why.

Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the acceptance speech of Trump’s vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales says Trump’s onetime campaign foe “overplayed his hand, he looks like a sore loser.’’ It’s a sentiment echoed by others as Trump is set to accept the GOP’s nomination for president.

Gonzales is also Editor & Publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political

Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the acceptance speech of Trump’s vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales says Trump’s onetime campaign foe “overplayed his hand, he looks like a sore loser.’’ It’s a sentiment echoed by others as Trump is set to accept the GOP’s nomination for president.

Gonzales is also Editor & Publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political

]]>05:00noclinton,cruz,trump,rnc,electionCongressional Leaders Call for Unity, Give Trump Tepid SupportWed, 20 Jul 2016 11:16:21 +0000Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so they could work with the GOP nominee Donald Trump to enact conservative policies.]]>Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so they could work with the GOP nominee Donald Trump to enact conservative policies.]]>03:33notrump,congress,election,gop,rncincleEchoes of Michelle Obama in Melania Trump's RNC SpeechTue, 19 Jul 2016 10:55:36 +0000

Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged convention rules. CQ News Director, Steve Komarow, gives us a preview of what's ahead on day two of the RNC with House Speaker Paul Ryan due up. "There is no place for him to hide,'' Komarow says.

Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged convention rules. CQ News Director, Steve Komarow, gives us a preview of what's ahead on day two of the RNC with House Speaker Paul Ryan due up. "There is no place for him to hide,'' Komarow says.

To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call's Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support toclinch the presidency. If Trump is able to increase the GOP share of the white vote by five percentage points more than Mitt Romney won in 2012, even while holding the strong minority vote for Obama that year steady, the mogul will win. Plus, some of the reasons why Trump picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.

Congress has been unable thus far to send the president any of the 12 spending bills to stave off a government shutdown Sept. 30 and lawmakers are preparing to punt yet again, says CQ Roll Call’s appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon. Andrew Siddons zeros in on the obstacles lawmakers face coming up with a plan to fight the prescription painkiller epidemic across the country. Jacob Fischler explains how a plan to make air traffic control a quasi-governmental outfit did not make it into legislation to extend FAA operations. He also lists the air carriers poised to fly to Cuba.

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Congress has been unable thus far to send the president any of the 12 spending bills to stave off a government shutdown Sept. 30 and lawmakers are preparing to punt yet again, says CQ Roll Call’s appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon. Andrew Siddons zeros in on the obstacles lawmakers face coming up with a plan to fight the prescription painkiller epidemic across the country. Jacob Fischler explains how a plan to make air traffic control a quasi-governmental outfit did not make it into legislation to extend FAA operations. He also lists the air carriers poised to fly to Cuba.

]]>13:55nocuba,spending,transportation,conservatives,budget,gop,faa,shutdown,opioids,appropriationsCongress' Post-Holiday Headache:Guns, Mental Health & Financial RegulationsFri, 01 Jul 2016 19:01:53 +0000A slew of tough issues await lawmakers upon their return from Fourth of July recess. CQ Roll Call's editors and reporters break it down. Barring another Democratic sit-in, the House is expected to tackle a sweeping spending bill that GOP lawmakers hope will rein in financial regulators created in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash, reports Doug Sword. Jonathan Miller explains what's ahead for Puerto Rico now that Congress has enacted a financial rescue package, and Rebecca Adams talks about a House-led overhaul of the mental health system that could intersect with gun-control votes.]]>A slew of tough issues await lawmakers upon their return from Fourth of July recess. CQ Roll Call's editors and reporters break it down. Barring another Democratic sit-in, the House is expected to tackle a sweeping spending bill that GOP lawmakers hope will rein in financial regulators created in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash, reports Doug Sword. Jonathan Miller explains what's ahead for Puerto Rico now that Congress has enacted a financial rescue package, and Rebecca Adams talks about a House-led overhaul of the mental health system that could intersect with gun-control votes.]]>15:01cleanguns,regulations,irs,opioids,mentalhealth